Boys Basketball Class 2A Regional Projections and State Predictions
For my projections I am using the CHSAA Seeding and Selection Index. I am going to be predicting the District Champions and may just give a quick reason as to why I picked each District Champion. If you are a District Champion ranked in the top 16 of the Seeding Index you will automatically host a regional. Remember to qualify for Regionals you must be ranked inside the top 32 or win your District. I will go into which teams are on the bubble in my article tomorrow.
This will be updated Daily (Updated 2/22 @3pm)
Class 2A
- District Seeding will be done by the CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index (50% Maxpreps & 50% RPI). Maxpreps and RPI will run through Districts.
- District Winners (8) advancing to the 32-team state bracket. District Champions are guaranteed a top 8 (host slot) as long as they are in the top 16 of the CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index after Districts.
- Remaining 24 teams are filled in by the CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index published after Districts.
- Seeding criteria for the 32-team state bracket-CHSAA Seeding & Selection Index published after Districts. Seed 9-24 are true seeded except to try and avoid league matchups in the FIRST ROUND ONLY. Teams may be moved one spot up or down. Teams 25-32 may be moved based upon geography and league matchups.
- First two rounds of the state tournament (Regionals) will be hosted by the top seed in the quadrant of the bracket, over two days. (4-teams total)
- Teams will not be reseeded prior to the final week-state championship (Final 8)
- Top 8 teams will advance. Class 2A Great 8 will play a Consolation Bracket.
District Tournament Winners
District 1: Sanford
Sanford lost to Del Norte to end the season. That made things in this district much more interesting. Custer County grabbed the #1 seed and will face the winner of Del Norte vs Sanford. I still think Sanford gets the District Crown but will be interesting to see.
District 2: Wray
District 2 will be a battle between Merino, Wiggins, and Wray. Wray only loss in league was to 3A Yuma and I think they remain the favorite.
District 3: Mancos
The winner of District 3 may be the only team to get into Regionals. This is a super weak District currently with just 2 team inside the top 32.
District 4: Heritage Christian
Heritage Christian seems to be the team to beat in District 4. Heritage Christian has a big win over Wiggins. District 4 may just get 1 team into Regionals.
District 5: Vail Christian
Vail Christian has the head to head win over Plateau Valley. I see these two teams clashing again in the District Tournament. Vail Mountain and Rangely will also be challengers.
District 6: Crowley County
Crowley County has the lead and are undefeated. Crowley County has shown they could be beat with a close game against Holly. Crowley County will be challenged by Holly, Hoehne and Fowler. There always seems to be a surprise or two in this District.
District 7: Front Range Christian
District 7 I think is up for grabs and could come down to who gets hot at the right time. Golden View Classical has played a tough schedule and Denver Christian is also playing better basketball. This will be a fun tournament to watch.
District 8: Limon
If you want to talk about a battle and one of the most intense District Tournaments, then District 8 is your tournament. Currently 5 schools sit inside the top 20 of the Seeding Index. ECA, Simla, Byers, and Burlington I believe are the true challengers to Limon.
District Champions and Regional Hosts: ()=Seeding Index
District 1: Sanford (17) (I believe if they win the District they would host)
District 2: Wray (5)
District 3: Mancos (24) (Will not host)
District 4: Heritage Christian (11)
District 5: Vail Christian (7)
District 6: Crowley County (1)
District 7: Front Range Christian (14)
District 8: Limon (2)
At-Large Host: Simla (3)
First Four Out
Vail Mountain (33), Swink (34), Loveland Classical (35), Union Colony Prep (36)
Bracket- District matchups will be avoided in the first round. 8 Regional winners qualifying for state. State will not be re-seeded! And play a consolation bracket!
| Region 1 |
| *#1 Crowley County vs #32 Rangely |
| #16 Burlington vs #17 Del Norte |
| Region 2 |
| *#8 Sanford vs #25 Cotopaxi |
| #9 Evangelical Christian vs #24 Holyoke |
| Region 3 |
| *#5 Vail Christian vs #28 CS School |
| #12 Holly vs #21 Fowler |
| Region 4 |
| *#4 Wray vs #29 Elbert |
| #13 Plateau Valley vs #20 Denver Christian |
| Region 5 |
| *#2 Limon vs #31 Las Animas |
| #15 Custer County vs #18 Hoehne |
| Region 6 |
| *#7 Front Range Christian vs #26 Monte Vista |
| #10 Merino vs #23 Mancos |
| Region 7 |
| *#6 Heritage Christian vs #27 Akron |
| #11 Golden View Classical vs #22 Haxtun |
| Region 8 |
| *#3 Simla vs #30 Telluride |
| #14 Wiggins vs #19 Byers |
*= Regional Host
My State Qualifier Picks
Here are the 8 teams I think make it to the Elite 8 and the matchups. This will change as the bracket changes. Matchups will be very key when it comes to who I think makes it to the State Tournament
#1 Crowley County vs #8 Sanford
#4 Wray vs #12 Holly
#2 Limon vs #10 Merino
#3 Simla vs #6 Heritage Christian
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